Wood End Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 June 2024

Pupils enjoy attending Wood End. They behave well in class because expectations are clear and well understood. Pupils appreciate the certificates they receive for positive behaviour. Any incidences of bullying are dealt with swiftly. Pupils value 'The Space', where they can speak with someone and get support with any worries they may have. This helps to ensure that pupils are kept safe and feel safe at school. Pupils try hard in lessons. They typically produce work of good quality and achieve well in English and mathematics. However, the curriculum in other subjects is not as well established. This means pupils, including those with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND), do not secure as deep a knowledge and understanding. In these subjects, pupils are less well prepared for the next stage of their education than they need to be. Pupils access a developing range of visits and additional activities. For example, some pupils enjoy attending clubs such as football, karate and tennis. Older pupils take on additional responsibilities such as supporting their younger peers at breaktime and lunchtime.

What the school should improve

• In subjects other than English and mathematics, the curriculum is at an earlier stage of implementation. There is variability in the delivery of these subjects, including the use of assessment to identify and address pupils' misconceptions. As a result, there are significant gaps in what pupils know and understand. The school should ensure that staff have sufficient training to implement these subjects effectively. Similarly, subject leaders should receive appropriate support to develop and maintain their oversight of the subjects they lead.
• The systems for checking different aspects of the school's work are not fully developed. Information about, for example, the impact of the curriculum, aspects of safeguarding, pupils' behaviour and the provision for pupils with SEND is not readily available. The school should ensure that record-keeping is coherent and well organised. The school should also ensure that information is used to inform leaders and those responsible for governance about the impact of the school's work.

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